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Big East Basketball: How each 2023 NBA draftee will fit with their new teams

By John Makuch

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 22: Jordan Hawkins celebrates after being drafted 14th overall pick by the New Orleans Pelicans during the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 22, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 22: Jordan Hawkins celebrates after being drafted 14th overall pick by the New Orleans Pelicans during the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 22, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /
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Andre Jackson Jr. #44 of the Connecticut Huskies (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) /

5. Bucks, No. 36, Andre Jackson Jr. UConn

The high-flying Andre Jackson Jr. was originally selected by the Orlando Magic, but the Milwaukee Bucks went out and got him as they seek another NBA Championship next season.

Jackson Jr. is an athletic 6’6 wing player who can make plays on both ends of the floor and has found himself in a great situation with the Bucks. Jackson Jr. is a player who still needs more development when it comes to his scoring ability, specifically shooting, and the Bucks can provide great development for young players.

Most notably, Giannis Antetokoumpo has gone through this development, and he turned out pretty alright for Milwaukee. The Bucks have been able to develop young talent like Jackson Jr. into key contributors for their great roster, and since they traded up to get him, he is expected to do great things for this franchise.

Every team needs solid wing defenders to win a championship, and the Bucks are betting on Jackson Jr. to become one of those players that can come off the bench, help get a few stops and throw down a thunderous jam on fastbreak opportunities whether that is on a lob or him taking it himself.

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This now goes down as an impressive year for the conference with five players getting drafted, it is now up to them to be successful and represent the Big East.

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